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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Use Up in Ovarian Cancer Treatment
NACT use up from 2003 to 2012; linked to shorter overall survival in stage IIIC but not stage IV disease
Sleep Apnea Diagnoses Up Among Outpatients From 1993 to 2010
Majority of diagnoses reported by primary care providers, pulmonologists, and otolaryngologists
Reports of Fatal Anaphylaxis With IV Iron Products
Seventy-nine cases of anaphylactic reactions linked to ferumoxytol, of which 18 were fatal
Study Compares Effectiveness of Biologics in Psoriasis Treatment
Ustekinumab had highest effectiveness during five years of tx; more dose escalation for etanercept
Statin Rx May Prevent Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
In rat model, rosuvastatin induces phosphorylation of Akt, GSK-3β and prevents oxidative stress
Magnifying Endoscopy With Enhanced Imaging IDs Gastric CA
ME-IEE may provide better diagnostic performance than conventional white light imaging
Early Palliative Care Ups QOL for Terminal Cancer Patients
Early care also increases chances of having end-of-life discussions
OTC Head Lice Treatments Are Losing Effectiveness
But several prescription medications have proven safe and effective
Caregivers for Cancer Patients Face Unique Challenges
Survey results suggest more support is warranted
Probable PTSD Linked to Bronchodilator Response, Asthma
Probable PTSD linked to incident asthma even after adjustment for baseline bronchodilator response